STARSOF THE WEEKLZ1Cara McLeod, Caitlin Bremner, Chalize Knight, Charlotte Lockie and Kaitlyn Bourhill for a great Values presentation.BostonJones for being helpful in class.EvaJosephs for completing her mini book to a high standard.

LZ2Phillipa Ah-Vui for a positive attitude towards all aspects of her learning.Darrow Kim for working hard in both independent and group situations.Madison Mackie for being a responsible and reliable Spelling Rulz tutor.

LZ3Connor Underwood for trying hard to be an independent learner.Cooper Sweeney for his strength and capabilities in our learning environment.Frankie Teagle-Smith for increased focus across all curriculum areas.

From the Principal's Pen"Boom Box"Our "Boom Box" container has been opened. Students in LZ2 and LZ3 have had the opportunity to build and create in their lunchtimes. (see photo gallery below)​The "Boom Box" is part of our focus on "learning through play" and engaging students through providing opportunities for creativity and collaboration.This will be extended during our focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) in Term 3.

FarewellWe say farewell to Mrs.Craig. She has taken up a fulltime position at Torbay School. We will miss her. Mrs Birt will be working in LZ4LC in her place.

Netball ChampionsI enjoyed visiting the ASB netball centre in Northcote today to watch our Year 6 team. They played very good netball and won the final after six hard games. Thank you to Shianne May, Paula Lucas and the many parent supporters. (See photo gallery below)

Debbie MarshallPrincipal

School NoticesCYBER SAFETY MESSAGEStudents in LZ1 have been learning about "keeping themselves safe" online. However being young, they still make mistakes.It is incredibly tempting to post self images on social media and may people think nothing of it. Parents need to check their students devices about any social media postings as some "followers" can turn out to compromise students safety. Sadly there are bullies and predators out there all too keen to "follow" young people.

PTA LunchLunch orders MUST be in by 3pmon next Tuesday 4th July - no late orders accepted sorry, as our PTA organise these lunches and must order by a certain date, See attachment below.

Early Lunch TimesPlease note, for the next two Fridays, lunch will be slightly earlier than usual, at 12.45-1.30pm

HEALTH NOTICES

Slapped Cheek IllnessThere has been a reported case of Slapped Cheek at our school recently. Slapped cheek is passed on in droplets from the respiratory tract of an infected person, mainly by close contact, coughing and sneezing. Once infected the time until symptoms appear is between 4 and 20 days. If you catch slapped cheek, you’ll be infectious for 5 or 6 days before the first symptom appears. ​Early symptoms may include: low-grade fever, chills, headache, body ache, sore throat, diarrhoea.After 3–7 days these symptoms improve and a rash develops. This starts with firm, bright red cheeks that are burning hot (‘slapped cheek’). .Adult Symptoms:Adults with slapped cheek are less likely to have a rash but may suffer from painful, swollen joints, especially in the hands and feet. The joint pain may last for 1–2 weeks and in some more severe cases up to 6 weeks.If you are pregnant:If you are pregnant and catch slapped cheek during the first half of your pregnancy, there is a small risk that your baby can develop a serious form of anaemia (low iron levels in the blood), or that you may have a miscarriage.If you come into contact with a child with slapped cheek, contact your doctor or lead maternity carer. visit http://www.health.govt.nz for further details

Student HealthOver the last two weeks we have had several students with vomitting and sometimes diarrhoea. We have been informed that this may be a highly infectious virus of the gut. If your child is vomiting or has diarrhoea, please keep them home for at least 48 hours. This will help stop the spread of the virus.We have also had several students with strep throat - if your child has a sore throat, it may be worth getting a throat swab done at your doctors. Please keep students home until 24 hours after the start of antibiotics, or, until they start feeling better. In general, if your child is unwell, please do not send them to school. Please ensure you advise the school of any absence - you can use the absence form through our school website, or, email the office, or phone us. Thank you.

Please have your child/ren at school by 8.50am each day.The class roll is taken at 8.55am when the start of school bell goes. Please ensure children are at school for the 1st bell at 8.50am, ready to make their way to class. Arriving late causes disruption in the class, as the days activities have already started. If your child is late, they must come and sign the late book at the office - thank you.

Shared Learning ConferencesWe have our Sharing Learning Conferences next week - July 4th & 5th.Bookings are now OPEN. Please go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nzand enter the event code 9bn8jIt is very important that all parents can meet with the teacher/s - if you are unavailable to meet with the teacher/s on these 2 days, please contact the teacher/s directly to make an alternative arrangement.

Please note school will close at MIDDAY on Tuesday 4th July due to Sharing Learning conferences. aPlus will operate (bookings essential) and the school buses will run at midday.

Performance Assembly TOMORROWPerformances by Judith Douche dancers AND Talent Quest finals at 1.30pm in the school hall - all welcome!!

Adidas Fun Run DFS Cross CountryThis year our cross country event will also be a Fun run to raise money for classroom resources.We are hoping to provide more motivation for children to participate, raise money and win some fantastic prizes.Attached to the newsletter is a letter explaining how to go about registering your child for online fund raising and ordering their prize! Each child will be bringing home a hard copy of the letter and their sponsorship form! The sponsorship books can be used for any cash donations. (They also have the prizes that each child chooses to win!)Dairy Flat staff and children thank you in advance for your support in encouraging children to get fit, participate and raise some money for their classrooms!

Ag Day MeetingThis Friday 30th June, 3pm in the staffroom. All welcome. (Postponed from earlier this week.)

Chick orders for Ag DayPleasesee attached order form for Ag day chicks (chicks can be entered for Ag day - only chicks purchased through the school may be entered for Ag day). CASH ONLY - orders must be in by next Friday 7th July, last day of this term. Keep an eye on our school website for information, or the ag day folder at the office. Also, see below our first Hay, Hay Ag Day information.

Ag DayAg Day is fast approaching. If you are thinking of having a lamb, goat or calf they MUST be born after the 1st July 2017.​

Junior Kapa Haka visit to Green Park Pre-schoolLast week our junior Kapa Haka students visited Green Park pre-school to entertain them with Te Reo songs. They were very well received and put on a fantastic performance. Well done to all that were involved.

ASBDairy Flat School provide ASB student banking at our school - please see the attached registration form below and information - we have our ASB banking box at the school office for students to place their money in the ASB envelope once an account has been set up after registration.

Last week our Performing Dance Group took part in the Northern Bays Performing Arts Festival. The students performed really well and made us all proud.

Congratulations to Ex-Student: Robbie HollanderHuge congratulations to Robbie and his cousin Nick Hornstein who now hold the World Egg Throw and Catch Record after smashing the previous record of 76m with an 81m throw and catch!! They participated in this event in Swaton, England last weekend where they broke this record and were awarded gold medals. Well done to them both.

Coast Kids is a fun, lighted after school club where we play games, tell stories, create art and crafts all with bible based values. We are on every Friday during the term, $5 per session, $40 for the term or $80 for a family for a term.

Hilton Brown Swimming CentreCould your child dog paddle to safety if they fell into a pool? If the answer is no book your ONE MONTH FREE swimming lessons in July with Hilton Brown Swimming today! Hilton Brown Swimming are offering FREE beginner lessons for children who are nervouse of the water and not confident putting their faces under. Your child must be of primary school age and new to Hilton Brown Swimming. Spaces and times are limited and will be booked on a first in, first served basis. Book online at www.hiltonbrownswimming.co.nz or call 414 5484.

Room to Rent/Flatmate Wanted: Dairy FlatA flatmate is needed to share a 3 bedroom home with myself and my cat. It is on 10 acres and is a working farm. Private bathroom, room for storage in the garage if you need it. For more details contact: (09) 427 5539/ (021) 024 81715 or taryn.lunny@gmail.com

School Holiday ProgrammesCommodores Netball ClubJuly 2017 NETBALL PROGRAMME Year 1– 8. Quality Netball Coaching Programme for young netballers of all levels of ability. Come along, enjoy and be involved alongside Marcia Hardcastle. Ex Representative Coach at all levels for NNH and High Performance coaching for Netball North Harbour. Also ex National Coach for Samoa @ Worldcup 2015. Currently Coach for Fiji Auckland U19’s. Venue: Pinehurst School Albany Monday 10th Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July. 9.00am DROP OFF 9.30am-12.30pm$110.00 for 3 days or $50.00 per day

Young Ocean Explorers - Orewa LibraryWednesday 12 July, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Free Meet the father and daughter behind the Young Ocean Explorers series.First, go to Youtube and watch Young Ocean Explorers and secondly, come to Orewa Library and see them in person! See how they communicate with sea creatures and learn about what lives in the waters of our beautiful Hauraki Gulf. This is a must-see for for any young budding conservationist! Free app details available for use with free posters. Meet the Black Stacks at Orewa Library Tuesday 18 July at 3.15pmThe NZ Black Stacks represent the best Sport Stackers in New Zealand and travel worldwide to compete in the World Sport Stacking Championships.

Thinking CapsUse this school holiday time for your kids to catch up on basic facts, learning times tables, fractions and decimals, lessons can be tailored to your child’s needs. Lessons available Mon to Thurs week commencing 10th July and 17th July. Call Carolyn or Julie 09 424 3536 or email carolyn@thjinkingcaps.co.nz

Marrzipan DramaThe Marrzipan Holiday Workshop runs from 10am-4pm Tuesday 18th - Thursday 20th July. Students will devise their own play from scratch, create characters, direct each other, design the set, bring in costumes and get to perform to family and friends at the end of the final day! For more information check out our website - marrzipandrama.co.nz Spaces are limited to 16 per group so get in quick!

Eliette's Music Academy - offer 3 holiday workshops; Drama, Singing and drumming. See the flyers in the office.​​

HBCAFC School Holiday Programme5-12 year olds. Wed / Thurs / Fri of each week. 9 - 3pm $35 per day register at www.hbcafc.org.nz

Animates Free WorkshopsAnimates has the perfect activity to help keep the children entertained and informed.Your local store will be hosting free workshops at 11am on Thursday 13 & 20 July. The sessions will introduce children to the skills they need to be a nurturing pet owner. These school holidays the focus will be on teaching children on the essentials on caring for fish or reptiles including how much to feed them, how to decorate and maintain their housing and the signs of a happy and healthy pet! Answering all of those scaly questions such as “Do fish sleep?”, “How do I hold a lizard?”, the workshops will include interactive activities - face painting, activity booklets and a colouring-in competition.There will also be the opportunity to ask the in-store experts for advice, and children who complete the workshop will take home a certificate at the end to proudly display on their wall or fridge.Although bookings aren’t necessary, the events are usually well attended so it’s advisable to arrive early.​

Harbour Hockey Holiday ProgrammesPlease see below and attached for our upcoming July school holiday programmes. They are a great way to keep the kids entertained and will give your school hockey players a chance to stay ‘hockey fresh’ over the holidays so they come back ready for the junior competition starting in Term 3. We appreciate any promotion of this programme in your school.

Hooked on HockeyHarbour Hockey’s fun and engaging holiday programme with a mixture of hockey and non-hockey activity developed for ages 5 – 13 (school years 1 – 8).It is an action packed programme with a quality coaching team that aims to provide an exciting and fun-filled experience. Dates: Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th July 2017, 9.00am – 3.00pmCost: $50 per child/day or $80 for both days*we are offering morning tea and lunch during this programme for $10 per dayTo register now for Hooked on Hockey:https://eventdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=25317&OrgID=20725

Hit Em’ UpWith skill development being the focus Hit Em’ Up is for more experienced players aged 9 – 13 (school years 5 – 8) who would like to advance their hockey.The coaching team is made up of Harbour Hockey representative players and a lower coach ratio (approx. 1:8) this means more individual attention. Date: Monday 17th July, 9.00am – 3.00pm Cost: $70 *we are offering morning tea and lunch during this programme for $10To register now for the April programme:https://eventdesq.sportstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=25317&OrgID=20725